Tuesday, 29 June 2010

This blog has seemed to have turned into a product list over the last few days with all my activity on Folksy, so I thought that today I would tell you about my weekend instead.

I live in a small welsh village called Blaenavon. It has a coal mining and iron works background and received heritage status, which has seen the village develop. I am biased, but I love living here. Check out the website.

Over the weekend was our Heritage Day and Garn Lakes Country Fayre. For once, the weather was wonderful. We also have a steam railway.

Tuesday, 15 June 2010

There isn't anything on there at the moment but would love it if you all became my friends to kick start the process. Trying to figure it all out at the moment, but bit confused, so any help would be gratefully received.

Sunday, 13 June 2010

I had my first product party last night. I didn't really have time to get nervous as so busy trying to make things, find display stuff and work out the logistics of how things was going to plan out. I didn't have high expectations as I have read a few blogs where really successful internets shops haven't really sold much when doing craft faris and parties.

However, it went really really well!! (The photos are not too good as table was in front of a window!)

I think the presentation at the start could have gone better, but it was my first attempt and that can only improve with practice. The table I had looked lovely and I am so grateful for my sister Andrea and niece Anastasia, who helped to set it all up. I took over £100 which is amazing considering that my most expensive item sold was only £4.50

It is something I definitetly will have to do more of and I how have the confidence to try a few craft fairs.

Friday, 11 June 2010

So sorry that I haven't been able to post much this week, and that I am late posting the Blog Giveaway Winner. Saturday is my first ever Lilies and Daisies Party so I haven't stopped making stuff and this week has been manic in work. I know i will probably be ill next week now from all the stress. Can't wait to post the photos Sunday, and even if I haven't sold anything, it means there will be extra to sell on the internet.

Contact me Alex at a.roynon@talk21.com with your address and I can get it posted.

I can't believe the response for this giveaway. Obviously we all love Mr Darcy.
Also want to say a big thank you to Claire from Heart Handmade for promoting the giveaway as it generated so much interest.

Thursday, 3 June 2010

Can you believe it is June already! Won't be long before I will have to start making christmas stuff!! :)

Time again for another Blog Giveaway. I have lots of new things at the moment, so it has taken me ages to decide what the prize can be. But I have eventually decided to giveaway one of the Mr Darcy mugs to help promote the launch of me making and selling them on Folksy.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this is to either join as a follower and leave a comment to let me know, or if you are already a follower, just leave any comment here. You can also be in for an extra chance to win, if you promote this giveaway on your blog and leave me the link. The giveaway will run for a week, as usual.

Tuesday, 1 June 2010

I worked all over the Bank Holiday, and as usual for a Bank Holiday, it was crazy!! Was so tired when had to get up this morning. Took me about 20 minutes just to be able to open my eyes. Poor children!!

So now I have 6 days off. It is half term, so today we are trying to make cleaning fun! Think I need some luck with that.

I also have secret stuff to make this week, but I will be able to show you on Sunday.

The June Blog Giveaway will be on Thursday and I still have no idea what the prize will be.

The mug I made for myself has generated interest, so I have decided to make some to sell. Going to stick with the Mr Darcy quote, but I am also looking for other quotes and verses. Any ideas, gratefully received.